A forum on Lynas rare earth refinary plant in Gebeng held in Taman Tas was stopped at the very last minute .

Abdul Wahab, claiming to be from Taman Tas Rukun Tertangga committee started turning off the powermain switch to the hall and also closed all windows just when the event was about to begin. The reason given was because the talk is political in nature and participants were wearing black T shirt. When pressed further by the organiser, he cited instruction was from the state legislator.

About 200 local residents then followed the organisers to a adjacent Chinese coffee shop to continue with the planned event in a less formal format.

Organiser 林繼昌 said he had met with Abdul Wahab on August 16 on renting the hall for the rare earth talk. A RM100 ringgit deposit was also been paid. A temporary receipt, with his name, address, date, and the small print of the deposit paid has also been given.

"At the time he agreed to rent, so we had to give up on rented hall 12 miles away. Now they have denied the use of the hall on political issue ground” He believes this is due to pressure from the state legislators."We have discussed with the Save Malaysia, Stop Lynas commitee to have the next event held in a restaurant." On the refusal to refund the hall rental,林繼昌 said he did not care. He just feel sorry, because citizens do not get the freedom of speech.

陳文德:"This is the third stoppage on our talk. I am mentally prepared, this is only a small blow, we will not back down, but persistent efforts to seek major breakthrough." "Sungai Leambing Hakka Association verbally agreed to loan us their hall, while the Hainan Association has it stated in black and white. Both were eventually canceled due to mis communication . We will still insist of writting for future renting of halls. " 黃慧兒(resident): "I have studied for more than a year in Perak. Just moved back to Kuantan and settled in Taman Tas. Have been paying close attention to this rare earth subject. Today happens to be passing through . Was looking forward to the talk to gain further understanding."I think the person stopping the organisers has been very unfriendly and impolite. Isn’t this a public hall? How can they simply chase people away?”

Johari（PKR）: Residents have the right to use the hall "Hall is for the public. Of course social issues are to be dicussed in public hall . No reason to refuse entry using a political issue excuse”"This is a public hall for Taman Tas residents.Since the ruling party can used it to organize activities, residents should have the right to use, especially Taman Tas’s residents."

李善清(resident):"I am very concerned about the rare-earth issues. From time to time monitor the movement of save Malaysia. Living in Taman Tas makes it difficult to participate in their activities. On learning their arrival to Taman Tas today, I came to buy T shirt and give support." "A rare occasion and timing, but the activity was canceled, I was really disappointed.”

蘇玉雲（resident）"Specially came for this talk to know more about the progress of the rare earth plants. Only read form the newspapers the news of the committee, never heard them talk before. Really dissapointed."